Rev. George Davis Simmons 94 of Big Canoe Georgia passed away Wednesday October 30, 2024, in Blue Ridge Georgia after a period of declining health.
Rev. Simmons was born in Twiggs County, GA, a son of the late George and Alice Day Simmons. He was a graduate of Central Wesleyan College and pastored in the Western District of the Wesleyan Church of NC. Ordained in 1964, he pastored the following churches for a total of 53 years. They were High Pine, Mt. Moriah, Morganton, St. Stephens, East Gold, Spring Hill, Staley, and Trinity. He was married to Annie Christine Parks for 54 years. She passed away in 2009.
Surviving are his son, Allen Davis Simmons (Randy); brothers, John Simmons, Frank Simmons (Judy), Bobby Simmons (Nancy), Cecil Simmons, and Timmy Simmons (Diane); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Peterman and Annie (Ann) Cheatham; and brothers, Lonnie Simmons, Larry Simmons, and Billy Simmons.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, November 7, 2024 at High Pine Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, NC with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to High Pine Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund, 4492 High Pine Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Pugh Funeral Home - Asheboro
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
High Pine Wesleyan Church
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
High Pine Wesleyan Church Cemetery
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